March 1680

March 16.

2,065. Secretary Coventry to Sir William Stapleton. Mr. Crispe being about to return to you, I must acquaint you of his diligence in performing the duty entrusted to him. Our ambassador has orders to push the Treaty of Neutrality with France to a conclusion. You will hear of it from another hand, for I hope shortly to be relieved of the labours of a Secretary of State. [Col. Entry Book, Vol. XCV., p. 178.]